Pilot Institute

APRIL 23, 2025

Key Takeaways VLO is the max speed to extend or retract landing gear. VLE is the max speed to fly with gear extended. VLE is usually higher than VLO because moving gear at high speeds adds stress. You can check your POH or AFM for exact V-speeds. What Is the Difference Between VLE and VLO?

Final Approach 52

Final Approach Descent V Speed Pilot 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 6, 2024

If we in general aviation don’t make the non-aviator feel welcome, we may find our airport paved over for a strip mall someday. Eternal Unpredictability We live in a time of instant-redo fixes for everything, so it comes as a shock to beginner pilots that things don’t always work out as planned in aviation.

Aeronautical Information Manual 52

Aeronautical Information Manual Pilot Airplanes V Speed 52

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 15, 2025

Ask a pilot how many V-speeds exist, and youll get an answer anywhere between Whats a V-speed? In this article, well explain everything you need to know about V-speeds. Key Takeaways V-speeds provide safe aircraft operation. What Are V-Speeds? best rate of climb speed VY).

V Speed 98

V Speed Runway Pilot Knot 98